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Where are the world's tallest and shortest lighthouses?

Question #65092. Asked by tjoebigham.
Last updated Sep 12 2021.

Brainyblonde
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Brainyblonde
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Answer has 4 votes.
Tallest Lighthouse
The steel Marine Tower at Yamashita Park in Yokohama, Japan is 106 m (348 ft) high. It has a visibility range of 32 km (20 miles) and an observatory 100 m (328 ft) above the ground. Visitors can see Japan's Mount Fuji froim the observatory.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama_Marine_Tower

Response last updated by satguru on Aug 28 2016.
Apr 27 2006, 12:36 PM
Brainyblonde
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Brainyblonde
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Answer has 5 votes.

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Is Nelson Head the Shortest Lighthouse in the World?
"We don't know." This may well be the shortest building that houses a navigation light, but, regrettably, this is not a recognised measurement in nautical circles.

[lighthouse.net.au/Lights/Bulletin/0203/Bulletin%20Mar%2002.htm#ShortestLight]
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Head_Light



Response last updated by CmdrK on Sep 12 2021.
Apr 27 2006, 12:40 PM
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